Assistant Head of Operations
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We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (Scotland and North East England) for our nine centres in Scotland and across the North East of England. You will lead our partnerships and profile in Scotland and line manage two Regional Operations Managers to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the clusters, and that targets are monitored and met. You will also lead on our Adult and Family Learning Project across Scotland. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
Contract
This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date
March 2025 or as agreed with candidate.
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and
providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home.
Location
This role will be based at our IntoUniversity centre in Edinburgh. There will be frequent travel to centres across all the clusters in Scotland and the North East, and occasional travel to London and other parts of our network.
Salary
£43,500. Pro rata for part-time candidate.
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
Application deadline - 9am Monday 20th January 2025
Interview Day - Wednesday 5th February 2025 (online). Please ensure that you are available on this date.
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